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was unconsciously sowing the seeds of a great industry which was des- 

 tined to reach such vast proportions as to ultimately overshadow all other 

 pursuits and enterprises; that he was paving the way for commercial pros- 

 perity in our State; such is now the case, especially in Sacramento County, 

 in the possession of manifold natural advantages in climate, soil, and pro- 

 ductions. Within its borders every kind, character, and variety of agri- 

 cultural, horticultural, and viticultural products thrive, and in abundance, 

 the excellence of which command universal and almost unlimited demand 

 from all portions of the civilized world. 



Although the crop of 1887 was the largest known in the history of our 

 State, yet the requirements have been greater than the supply; a condi- 

 tion which clearly proves that the industry is still in its infancy, and that 

 the production and output must necessarily increase, until its magnitude 

 will be something enormous to contemplate. 



The carload shipments from Sacramento during 1887 amounted to the 

 enormous figures of thirty-two million six hundred and four thousand 

 pounds of green fruit and vegetables; an increase of over 35 per cent 

 against the season of 1886, while that particular year, had gained in the 

 same proportion over its predecessor. These shipments were distributed 

 in every quarter of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as in 

 the islands of the Pacific Ocean, while a very large quantity has been suc- 

 cessfully transported to various European markets, London, Paris, Edin- 

 burgh, Glasgow, Gralway, etc. When ocean transportation methods are 

 improved and facilitated, we may confidently look forward to a large and 

 extensive export outlet for our products. 



Our dried and canned products readily command the world for a mar- 

 ket — an advantage that is possessed by California alone, regardless of prod- 

 uct or staple. This particular and important branch of the industry has 

 already assumed standard record, and does not, therefore, require comment 

 at my hands. 



In the vegetable product our resources show a never failing yield of choice 

 quality and desirable variety, which — from the generous influences of cli- 

 mate, soil, and season is Sacramento County so greatly blessed — places that 

 staple before us in such abundance and excellence as to be looked upon by 

 our people as a useful and necessary commodity, while to our friends in all 

 other portions of the Union it is regarded in the light of a luxury, and as 

 such, are transported by the carload to every -city of importance in the 

 United States. The articles of potatoes, cabbage, onions, etc., are sent to 

 Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, 

 New Orleans, Galveston, etc., in carload lots, which, at the end of the 

 season, count up into the hundreds. 



These facts readily demonstrate the claims of Sacramento City and 

 county for excellence of climate, magnificence of products, and facilities; 

 and the progressive spirit which animates her people in the earnest desire 

 to promote and strengthen our interests, resources, and advantages. With 

 the immense acreage of fruit and vegetables now in bearing, and the acqui- ' 

 sition of numberless new orchards, vineyards, and farms, it is a safe pre- 

 diction that within a few years these industries will finally supersede all 

 other pursuits wherein the question of soil and climate are concerned, and 

 practically and forcibly perpetuate the reputation that California now 

 enjoys — as being the "garden State of the world." 



